California Dispatchers Recognized as First Responders in New Legislation

California Dispatchers Recognized as First Responders in New Legislation

Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) joined a group of public safety dispatchers from across the state for a press conference to celebrate Assembly Bill 1945 (AB 1945), which would recognize the brave work of public safety dispatchers by classifying them as first responders.

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FCC Designates 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

FCC Designates 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors.

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FCC Text-to-9-1-1:  What You Need to Know

FCC Text-to-9-1-1: What You Need to Know

Text-to-911 is the ability to send a text message to reach 911 emergency call takers from your mobile phone or device.

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Support H.R. 5085

Support H.R. 5085

Members of NPSTC are calling for our support of the "Don't Break Up the T-Band Act (H.R. 5085).

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